| Description |
1 online resource (xxii, 192 pages) : illustrations |
| Contents |
Introduction -- The sociohistorical foundation of Black ASL -- Research methods -- Signers' perceptions of black ASL -- Phonological variation -- Variation in syntax and discourse -- The effects of language contact -- Lexical variation -- Conclusions |
| Summary |
"[This book], originally published in 2011, presents the first sociohistorical and linguistic study of Black American Sign Language. Based on the findings of the Black ASL Project, which undertook this unprecedented research, Hidden Treasure documents the stories and language of the African American Deaf community. With links to online video content that includes interviews with Black ASL users, this volume is a groundbreaking scholarly contribution and a powerful affirmation for Black Deaf people. This paperback edition includes an updated foreword by Glenn B. Anderson, a new preface that reflects on the impact of this research, and an expanded list of references and resources on Black ASL. The online supplemental video content is available at the Gallaudet University Press YouTube Channel"--Publisher |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 167-181) and index |
| Notes |
DVD is in American Sign Language with English voiceover and with optional English subtitles; closed-captioned in English |
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Description based on print version record |
| Subject |
American Sign Language.
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African Americans.
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Deaf -- United States
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Sign language.
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Sign Language
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Black or African American
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Persons With Hearing Impairments
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African American.
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LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / General
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African Americans
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American Sign Language
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Deaf
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United States
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| Genre/Form |
Electronic books
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Educational films
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Instructional films
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Nonfiction films
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Lucas, Ceil, author.
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Bayley, Robert, 1943- author.
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Hill, Joseph Christopher, author.
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| LC no. |
2010052968 |
| ISBN |
9781944838744 |
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1944838740 |
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